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Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?

I think we have.  I have seen many discussion on audio forums and how nasty they can become when you have people disagreeing. Seems like there are a lot more know it alls now. I been in 20 years and I can still learn.  But I also know I know quite a bit. Like cables can enhance the sound and higher end well designed gear can truly be ear candy special.  Is this just on audio forums or the internet period. 

calvinj
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cleeds
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calvinj

There is also in some cases where with some people you have to accept that they will always want to so called win an argument.

Exactly, and they will work to create argument where none exists. For example, if someone claims, "I know as much as something can be known that power cords make no actual difference ..." it’s clear that real conversation isn’t possible. Of course they will keep trying to cultivate debate until they eventually burn out or are excused by the moderators. It usually doesn’t take long and it’s often the same actors using multiple names.

mahler123
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Cool.  And to answer your question, I’ve seen much less civil Internet forums than Audiogon.  As bad as it sometimes gets here, we sound like a bunch of EU Diplomats compared to the general on line tone

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Any social media site, even one small and somewhat esoteric as this one, is just a microcosm of society.

kerrybh
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There are lots of friendly, helpful people on this forum. I enjoy it very much. Even the "nasty" discussions can be entertaining when you consider that whether a person can discern a difference in audio cables may not be a sound basis to judge their worth as a human being. That said, there seem to be common threads to the unpleasantness:

I can tell you what you hear, or don't, with your ears, your equipment, in your room

You asked a specific question which I'm going to ignore in order to answer a question you didn't ask

You have a $1000 budget so I'll suggest a $5000 component

No matter what the topic, I'm going to respond with the same opinion, relevant or not 

If someone has made a purchase or built a system that they are proud of, I'm going to tell them its junk-"midfi"- if it costs less than my system and that they are gullible suckers if their system costs more

I can express authoritative opinions about equipment I've never heard

If someone posts a question I consider unworthy, I'm not going to simply ignore it, I'm compelled to tell them their questions are dumb

Oh well, just my thoughts which may differ from yours, which is fine. In any event, I appreciate the useful information conveyed through this forum and the daily diversion from greater cares. Thanks to all who contribute.

I wish you all a joyous Holiday season filled with family, friends, and inspiring music.

calvinj OP
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@dr-boop great response. 

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